Executive Director

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The U.S.-Argentina Fulbright Commission (Fulbright Argentina) invites U.S. and Argentine citizens to apply for the position of Executive Director. Founded in 1963, Fulbright Argentina is a non-profit, binational organization which promotes mutual understanding between both nations through the academic and cultural exchange programs. The Commission administers a wide range of merit-based programs that connect students, scholars, and professionals. The Executive Director oversees an annual budget of over $2 million and assets worth $4 million, and reports to a binational board, which includes Argentine and U.S. members and representatives of the U.S. Embassy, as well as to the U.S. Department of States Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. S/he provides strategic and operational leadership for all programs, including planning and managing budgets, developing and implementing program operational plans; ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified candidates from Argentina and the United States; coordinating with key stakeholders to implement agreements and uphold Fulbright standards of transparency, quality, and merit; and raising funds to support the Commissions long-term sustainability, including developing and implementing a long-term, diversified fundraising strategy.Additionally, the Executive Director ensures that all Commission processes and policies align with U.S. Department of State requirements and Argentine legal frameworks, proactively identifying and mitigating operational, financial, and reputational risks. The Executive Director is the public face of a high-profile, prestigious binational program, requiring outstanding interpersonal, public speaking, and diplomatic skills. The Executive Director leads, motivates, and develops a high-performing, team, establishing clear HR policies and practices, promoting a culture of professionalism, integrity, and collaboration, and addressing complex operational challenges with sound judgment. The Executive Director builds and maintains strategic relationships with Argentine and U.S. government counterparts and universities, and partner institutions; engages actively with other Fulbright commissions and associations worldwide; and fosters a strong Fulbright Argentina alumni and candidate community. This role requires the ability to lead and oversee a multicultural team that collaborates with a complex network, and the ability to bring together different interests in a constructive, solution-oriented manner. The candidate should have a minimum of ten years of progressively professional experience, including hands-on leadership of small and medium sized teams, experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors or senior leadership, and proven responsibility for budgets, strategically managing and overseeing the financial health of the organization, and fundraising. The Executive Director will have solid knowledge of the higher education and culture sectors, both public and private, in Argentina and experience with the U.S. higher education system. A strong understanding of Argentina and Argentine institutions is essential. Candidates must already be legally eligible to work in Argentina, possess an advanced degree, and have fluency in both English and Spanish. A competitive compensation package is commensurate with education and experience.Interested candidates should send their CV in English and Spanish and three references to "mailto:natalia@delizalde.com">natalia@delizalde.com byApril 20, 2026 . Information about the Fulbright Program in Argentina can be found at "http://www.fulbright.edu.ar">www.fulbright.edu.ar. recblid atkcurg5sfmz31ka5ldmviqg2g5r6x